March weather forecast
Shawnee, KS

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Weather in March

The arrival of March signals the gateway to spring as Shawnee shakes off its winter chills. It is comparatively wetter with 2.2" (56mm) of rainfall and an average of approximately 11.9 rainy days. Clearing skies and rising early-spring temperatures often juxtapose with periods of increased rainfall. Although temperatures climb, expect a fair share of cold days and nights as the remnants of winter linger. Emergent bursts of sunshine brighten the city after the winter gloom, foreshadowing the pleasant weather to come.

Temperature

As Shawnee welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

In Shawnee, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Shawnee, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shawnee, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Shawnee, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shawnee, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 8.58" (218mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shawnee, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Shawnee is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Shawnee?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Shawnee, is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Shawnee?

The average relative humidity in March in Shawnee, Kansas, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Shawnee in March?

In Shawnee, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shawnee in March?

In Shawnee, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shawnee have in March?

In Shawnee, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Shawnee?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:12 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shawnee?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Shawnee, Kansas, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Shawnee?

The average sunshine duration in March in Shawnee, Kansas, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Shawnee?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Shawnee is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shawnee, KS

Average temperature in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Shawnee, KS

Average pressure in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Shawnee, KS

Average wind speed in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Shawnee, KS

Average humidity in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in March
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shawnee, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Shawnee, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Shawnee, KS

Average UV index in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Shawnee, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in March
Shawnee, KS

Average visibility in March - Shawnee, KS
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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